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Sibelius Monument
The Sibelius Monument is made of two parts, the organ-like tubes which you see in every Helsinki postcard, and the face of composer Jean Sibelius which is located ten meters away. I drove by the monument when the sun was setting down, and got this profile of Sibelius when the last rays of the sun where touching his cheeks. Having a G1 brings new viewpoints to ordinary items - you shoot a location and see things in new eyes by tilting, panning, zooming and trying to be perceptive. I have lived in Helsinki 30 years, and never saw this monument like this. I think I'll get some shots of the organ part of the monument, too.
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photographer: Pekka Saarinen | shooting date: 12/23/00 | country: Finland | location: Helsinki | in gallery: Seven months with Canon G1 | categories: Landscape, Still Life, Architecture, All | shutter speed: 1/60s | aperture: f/4 | ISO: 50 | lens: Canon G1 inbuilt lens @ 10.8mm (52mm in 35mm film SLR) | camera: Canon G1
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Viewer Comments
I love this photograph. It really captures the sort of "rustic beauty" that the monument portrays. Did you take it during the midnight sun? Maybe that is why the sky is so light. I so want to visit this monument, especially after seeing your photo.
Jules , New Zealand
11/05/07
This is also a gr8 shot, however in trying to capture the suns lateness on his face, shouldn't the sky have been a less bright? W/the sun going down and all... Your talent is amazing! Something to be so proud of!!! in spirit...sally ^-^
Sally , United States
04/26/07
I love this photograph! The face of Sibelius has a texture and light that is enchanting. My most loved piece of music is the Sibelius 2nd Symphony so that gives me two reasons!
Don LaVange , United States
01/30/07
I have a Canon G6 and i would love to take photo's like these, maybe with practice i can try. I need to practice the stitch for landscape shots. Anyway what great photo's, there is alot of care and the love of photograhy gone into these photo's.
Anonymous
04/20/05
hi people
Anonymous
04/15/04
Great..!
Anonymous , Denmark
02/12/04